Cleft Lip
Hundreds of Paxil Birth Defect Cases Have Been Settled
Have you or a loved one given birth to a child with a cleft lip after taking Paxil during your pregnancy? If so, you could be entitled to compensation from the drug manufacturer. A newborn is a blessing and to have this joyous event scarred because of a birth defect is difficult to say the least. But if you were prescribed Paxil during your pregnancy and your baby is suffering you should contact a Paxil lawyer immediately. Medical bills can pile up and you should not have to pay for something that could have been avoided.
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If you took Paxil during pregnancy and your child was born with a cleft lip birth defect, you are certainly encouraged to contact a Paxil litigation attorney with Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC. It may be too late to recover from the debilitating effects that Paxil has caused you, your child and entire family, but an experienced product liability attorney will be able to assist you in a legal action against the makers of Paxil. Don’t think that you are alone. Stand up and join other victims of this manufacturers’ deception, speak up and show Paxil manufacturers that you are aware of your legal rights.
Paxil Use Linked to Numerous Birth Defects
In 1993, pharmaceutical giant SmithKline Beecham, now GlaxoSmithKline introduced their drug Paxil which was marketed as being very effective in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders - and they claimed it was safe. We now know that they lied and they should have to help with the damage they have caused unsuspecting families with babies born with a cleft lip birth defect.
Since September, 2005 studies have delivered proven information that Paxil may cause birth defects, including:
- cardiac (heart)
- pulmonary - PPHN (lung)
- neural tube defects (brain and spinal cord)
- infant omphalocele (abdominal wall defects)
- clubbed foot (one or both feet turn downward and inward)
- pulmonary stenosis
More than a decade ago, Glaxo SmithKline was fully aware that Paxil posed a serious risk of cleft lip birth defects if taken during pregnancy. They kept it quiet and said nothing about it, giving no warning to pregnant mothers and it was released to the market anyway.
Contact Chandler, Mathis & Zivley, PC and send a clear message to GlaxoSmithKline that their lack of information will not be your loss. We make sure we to accept cases in which we have carefully reviewed the facts, medical records and diagnosis. We will help you take on the pharmaceutical companies responsible for your heart ache over a cleft lip birth defect. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Your Child’s Cleft Lip May Have Been Caused By Paxil Use During Pregnancy
[Posted on Jan 20]
If you’ve recently had a child born with a birth defect you believe was caused by Paxil use during pregnancy and have looked into filing a prescription drug lawsuit, you've learned that it's not an easy process. You may face skepticism from those unfamiliar with the tragedy you’re going through who question your motives for this kind of legal action. You also have to be aware that the makers of Paxil, GlaxoSmithKline, will be fully prepared to defend against this kind of litigation. Large pharmaceutical companies have high powered legal teams that specialize in protecting their clients and GlaxoSmithKline is no exception.
For this reason if you’re considering moving forward with a Paxil lawsuit, you need an attorney that will be equally prepared. If you hire an unqualified Paxil attorney, your case may not make it very far and you won’t get the kind of restitution that you’re entitled to. Many former Paxil patients discovered this and ultimately wish they’d been more discerning when hiring an attorney. These failed Paxil lawsuits shouldn’t discourage you but it’s something you need to take into account when deciding if you’d like to move forward with a lawsuit.
It’s a decision that’s being pondered by the parents of children suffering from Paxil birth defects like cleft lip. A child that is born with cleft lip will need additional medical treatment after birth, which can include corrective surgery. The costs of the continued care have led to financial struggles for some former Paxil patients and why they feel that a Paxil lawsuit is warranted. By proving that GlaxoSmithKline was negligent by not warning of the risks for conditions like cleft lip, the drug company is being forced to compensate these victims.
If you feel you’re entitled to this kind of financial compensation because of your child’s cleft lip, you need to contact an experienced Paxil attorney right away. It takes a lot of courage to file a prescription drug lawsuit but if you decide to take that step, you want an attorney you can trust representing you. The Law Offices of Chandler, Mathis, & Zivley, PC, have represented victims like you in their pharmaceutical lawsuits and so they have the background to guide you through the process. Their free legal consultation allows you to get initial legal advice without making a commitment. They’ll tell you if you have a case that can be won and how to begin the process of a Paxil lawsuit.
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